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Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
The refs did what they are paid to do, try to keep the game under control.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
When a fan sees Victor Wembanyama almost decapitate Jalen Brunson and not get called for a flagrant foul, then sees the refs call a flagrant on Brunson for incidental contact, how are they supposed to react?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
On top of that, Knicks head coach Mike Brown was critical of the refs over the Spurs’ free-throw discrepancy of 24 to New York’s eight in the second half.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
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Noun
No matter where the ball was kicked or passed up and down the field, even after the Saudi’s surprise first half goal, many eyes were on the refs.
—Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
The refs did what they are paid to do, try to keep the game under control.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
When a fan sees Victor Wembanyama almost decapitate Jalen Brunson and not get called for a flagrant foul, then sees the refs call a flagrant on Brunson for incidental contact, how are they supposed to react?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
On top of that, Knicks head coach Mike Brown was critical of the refs over the Spurs’ free-throw discrepancy of 24 to New York’s eight in the second half.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
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“Ref.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ref. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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